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Wholesale Trade · Baltimore, MD

Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC ranks #42,378 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty37% serious
$7,770
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#42,378
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC in Baltimore, MD has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,770. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,378 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Caribe Home Center in Christiansted, VI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,782 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
36.8%
of violations were serious
#42,378
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,770 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEDWARDS EQUIPMENT SA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34AIA RECYCLING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24CR&R INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20FRESHPOINT SOUTHERN …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14KPS GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SYNCOT PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CHEMSOLV, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10SEELER INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26KW PLASTICS RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7GREEN SUSTAINABLE PA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7OREGON RECYCLING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12THEA ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6Sanders Lead Company…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FORT IRON & METAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21PROLOGIX DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3CCS CONTRACTOR EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8RECYCLE CITY OF NEW …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22All-Star Metals, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3Fells Point Wholesal…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19
Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 19 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC is the #2,045 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($7,770).

How Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC Compares

Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC's 3.80 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-12-18

Last Inspection

2015-05-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,554

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $1,554 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

36.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.3% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

57.9% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$10,650

Current Penalty Amount

$7,770

Penalty Reduction

27.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,880 from the initial assessment of $10,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 19 5.5
Total Penalty $7,770 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,554 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,770 here).

Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. $7,763 NV Archer-Daniels-Midland Company $7,760 OH Caribe Home Center $7,782 VI Arends-Awe, INC. $7,750 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Edwards Equipment Sales, INC. 5 insp. Birmingham, AL Aia Recycling Corporation 5 insp. Greenville, AL CR&R Incorporated 5 insp. Stanton, CA Freshpoint Southern California, INC. 5 insp. City of Industry, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Angel's Recycling II
Reseda, CA
0 inspections $0
Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO.
Hawthorne, NV
3 inspections $7,763
Precision Tune
Raleigh, NC
0 inspections $0
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Toledo, OH
3 inspections $7,760
Caribe Home Center
Christiansted, VI
2 inspections $7,782

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC have? ▼
Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,770.
How many OSHA inspections has Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC had? ▼
Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-18 and the most recent on 2015-05-18. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC? ▼
Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC has been assessed $7,770 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,650 (a 27.0% reduction).
Does Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC has 7 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC operate in? ▼
Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424470). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC ranks #42,378 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC's total OSHA penalty of $7,770 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Caribe Home Center in Christiansted, VI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,782 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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